Day 138 of 365, Cool Can Am & Starbucks

Today's Photo Challenge Subject was "Straight".  While me, Terry and Karmyn were out and about, we stopped at Starbucks.  I saw these mugs on the shelf and decided to get a quick pic.  The handles are all straight in a row right?  Actually, I straightened them just a little.  The Starbucks baristas were most likely wondering why I was straightening their shelf.  :) 

My daughter will not let me take her pic for anything.  I have to be a photo sniper.  Then when she sees that she is the target....she is outa Dodge!

Oh, well...her legs look good.

How about this?  We stopped at Big Mike's to grab a bite of lunch.  We parked next to this 3 wheeled motorcycle as seen above.  I saw the name Can Am on the side.  I'm diggin' this!  Back, when the gas prices sky rocketed for the first time, I purchase a couple of hwy legal scooters.  I never put them on the highway though because I felt that they would be way too dangerous.  The scooters are more suited for city streets and not the rural highways of my hometown.  But, this 3 wheeler peaked my interest today.

When we walked into Big Mike's there were 3 guys already seated in the booth in front of ours.  One of the guys was bald with a goatee and tatoos.  With him was a guy with dreadlocks in a ponytail.  The third guy looked more like a golfer type compared to them.  At any rate, I figured one of those guys were driving the Can Am because the rest of the people in the restaurant were women.  Then, a huge table of ladies got up to leave.  They marched out in a single file of middle aged ladies with their shoulder bags...except one.  Terry said,  "There's the Can Am driver right there...the one with the yellow and black lightning bolt helmet."  I had to get a picture. 

 

Day 137 of 365, Night Walk in the Downtown Baton Rouge Area

Today's Photo Challenge was "On the Road".  Here are a few Night Scenes that I captured.  These were captured in downtown Baton Rouge, LA. 

  I took this picture as I was standing on the tracks that run along the levee of the Mississippi River.  Do the tracks look twisted?

Day 136 of 365, By George, I think she's got IT!

Today, I found this gorgeous little girl's images in my archived files. I remember the day that I captured them. I met her last March, as I was taking Portraits of a beautiful High School Senior girl. My Senior wanted to capture images with her horse that she had purchased with her own earnings. The location was the horse farm that she used to stable her horse. The owner gave us permission to use the entire pasture, barn, pond, etc. as our backdrop. We did get some amazing images that day. We were winding up our session when we noticed this little girl inching her way toward us. I could tell that she wanted me to take her picture. Before doing so, I called to her mom to get permission.  When given the ok, I told the sweet little one where I wanted her to stand or sit.  The posing?..My goodness, the posing was all her! She is a natural I believe. By George, I think she's got IT! I am sure you know what I mean by IT.  IT is that little something special that makes her unique...spaghetti sauce chin and all. :) I love these images. I think the combination of low setting sun filtering through her fine blond hair to her little pose techniques that were completely natural, down to the pensive half smile expression on her face. Again, By George, I think she's got IT, I'd say! I wish I knew her name.

Day 135 of 365, Begins With B-Boardgame, Begin, Bank, Boardwalk

Today's Photo Challenge was "Starts with a B".  Monopoly is a classic Boardgame.  Choose a game piece and  Begin.  Someone is in charge of the Bank.  Usually, the person who owns Boardwalk and Parkplace wins.

Day 134 of 365, UFO & one earthling pouting

Kids at North Park

Kids at North Park, originally uploaded by michelle*sibley.

    *Pause Playlist.   Then press Play
I met these kids at the park today. One of the kids stood up and said, "Take my picture!" So, I did and then she laughed. I had been walking around the park looking for stuff to photograph. Dang, it is hot already. These Louisiana summers are killer. I went and sat with the kids under the pavillion and chatted for a bit. I asked them if they wanted to be on my blog and they said, "YEAH!" They were fun. So, here is their debut...

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Day 132 of 365, Self Defense Tip for up to 25 feet!

Yesterday, Mom and I went to the State Capital Area of Downtown Baton Rouge. We didn't leave home until after 5pm. So, we knew we would be there well after dark. As we were driving, Mama questioned our safety. She was feeling vulnerable because we were going to be two women alone. I reached into my bag and came out with the Real Kill. That is a Wasp and Hornet Spray that I picked up at Walmart for 3 or 4 bucks.  It was the cheapest one probably.  I figure all brands work the same. 

Here is the tip:  A while back, I heard that Wasp & Hornet Killer is a great self defense tool. Some people keep it close to their backdoor in case they ever get a dangerous caller. It blasts a powerful stream of poison 25 feet. I know that if you bombed someone directly into the eyes and nose with this, it would surely knock them for a loop.

Trust me, I had my "Real Kill" in my shoulder bag. I sure hoped I would not have to use it. Feel free to share this tip with your friends and family. I think it is a good one to remember for self-defense. Don't get Paranoid, but, Be Alert and Stay Safe!